Virus mutation more infectious, but less deadly
The D614G mutation found in Europe, North America and parts of Asia has coincided with a drop in death rates, says infectious diseases expert
A common mutation of the novel coronavirus may be more infectious, but appears to be less deadly, according to a prominent infectious diseases doctor.
The D614G mutation found in Europe, North America and parts of Asia has coincided with a drop in death rates, according to Dr Paul Tambyah, senior consultant at the National University of Singapore and president-elect of the International Society of Infectious Diseases.
